Hi there! My name is Lisa and I am a licensed clinical social worker here in sunny Florida. I have 6 years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents, and have found that my absolute favorite population to work with are teenagers! The teenage years are filled with a lot of changes and growth, and I love supporting my clients through this challenging time. I address a wide range of issues with my clients, including depression, anxiety, school-related issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, life changes, self-esteem, family conflict......just to name a few! A little about me: I live in central Florida with my husband, daughter, 3 dogs, and 7 cats (yes, you read that right......7!). In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, watching movies (I love all things Marvel), and hitting up the numerous theme parks close by. I look forward to meeting you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I know that a lot of adolescents/teens dread going to therapy, so my goal is to make our sessions something that they look forward to. I want my clients to walk away from our sessions feeling motivated and hopeful for the future, and also excited for when we meet again!
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a variety of treatment methods and try and tailor my approach to each client. My goal is to make the treatment process as simple and easy to follow as possible so my clients can have the best success. Some of the methods I like to use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I always use a strength-based and trauma-based approach with all of my clients.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I would say my biggest strength is my ability to connect with adolescents and teenagers. My approach is very laid back, welcoming, and non-judgemental, and I want my clients to feel comfortable saying whatever is on their mind.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I specialize in working with teenagers. It is a population that I can easily connect with and I love to help them navigate those challenging years!